Part Two, The Dragonslayer, Chapters 27-32 Summary

During his working hours, Cross concentrates on the Jack and Jill case, but in his off hours he works the Truth School killings. As part of the investigation, Cross interviews Christine Johnson. Cross likes Christine, likes that she is smart, and likes that she lives in a prosperous neighborhood but still works in his neighborhood. Cross likes everything about Christine except for the fact that she is married. Across town that same night, Jack arrives at an exclusive hotel room and kills a famous actor who is visiting the area. The actor opens the door because he believes he is welcoming an escort, but instead finds himself face to face with Jack. The next morning, as Cross arrives at the murder scene, he is thinking about the lack of passion associated with these...